Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights.

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 26.05.060

  • commander: includes only commissioned officers of the militia of the state and includes officers in charge only when administering a nonjudicial punishment under the code of military justice. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • militia of the state: means the Alaska National Guard, the Alaska Naval Militia, and the Alaska State Defense Force. See Alaska Statutes 26.05.990

The governor as ex officio commander of the militia of the state has command of the Alaska National Guard and the Alaska Naval Militia while they are not in active federal service. The governor may adopt necessary regulations for them. The Alaska National Guard and the Alaska Naval Militia and their members are subject to all federal laws and regulations relating to the National Guard and Naval Militia of the several states and territories and of the United States.